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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,360.08, 201,977.88 and 79,292.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,360.08, 201,977.88 and 79,292.08 is: 109,423.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,360.08 : 201,977.88 = 79,292.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,360.08/201,977.88 = 79,292.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,360.08x = 201,977.88 × 79,292.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,360.08x = 16,015,246,219.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,015,246,219.19/146,360.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,423.60

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